Itinerary Description
Grade:
Challenging
Location:
India
Maximum Altitude:
0 mts
Duration:
18 Days
Introduction Located in the region of western Himalayas is the mountain mass of Bandarpoonch. It is composed of 3 peaks- Bandarpoonch 1 (6316M), Bandarpoonch 2 (6102M) & Black Peak (also known as kala Nag) (6387M). This massif is located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Locally it is known as ?Hanuman?s tail?. This peak presents an ideal location for the people preparing for the expedition of 7000M or more. Due to certain technical complexities, it is expected from the expeditionist to have prior experience of trekking, use of mountaineering techniques and handling of technical equipment. This peak presents a challenging terrain due to the unpredictable weather and route complexity; it makes it necessary for the climbers to get acclimatized to the conditions of the massif. The Bandarpoonch expedition tales you to the scenic site where you can catch the sight of peaks like Kalanag, Swargrohini, Satopanth and Sudarshan Parvat etc. This area is also the source of Yamuna River. For this summit the prescribed way is through the south eastern region. This summit is going to pose challenge for those who dare to push their limits. Best Time The best time to scale the summit is during the month of May- June and September- October. During this time the summit provides the best route which could be difficult to scale during the other months due to excessive weather conditions. The summit presents a moderate level of difficulty due to the boulders and steep slopes. Thus, it is necessary to acclimatize properly to with stand the unpredictable conditions.
Brief Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival in Delhi
Day 1: Dehradun ? Uttarkashi
Day 2: Uttarkashi ? Sukhi
Day 3: Trek to Base Camp
Day 4: Acclimatization at base camp
Day 5: Base camp to Camp 1 and Return to Base Camp
Day 6: Rest Day at Base Camp
Day 7: Return to camp 1
Day 8: Rest at camp 1
Day 9: Acclimatization at camp 1
Day 10: Camp 1 to Summit Camp
Day 11: Rest Day at Summit Camp
Day 12: Summit Day
Day 13: Contingency Day
Day 14: Summit to Base Camp
Day 15: Base Camp to Forest camp
Day 16: Forest camp to Sukhi
Day 17: Sukhi to Uttarkashi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 0: Arrival in Delhi
You will be required to reach the office of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi where all your formalities will be done. It will be followed by a briefing from the Director of IMF. Foreign nationals need to attend this briefing. Take the evening bus or train to Dehradun, where you will be arriving early in the morning.
Day 2
Day 1: Dehradun ? Uttarkashi
The first part of the journey starts with the group members assembling at ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus), Dehradun by 7:30 am. From there the group will proceed to Uttarkashi. The group will check-in to their rooms at the hotel/guesthouse.
Day 3
Day 2: Uttarkashi ? Sukhi
We will start early in the morning & drive 2.5 hrs. to the starting point of the trek at Sukhi. It is a steep trek up to a Khagi pass at 3420m from where we descend steeply down to the forest camp. We will stay overnight at the camp before continuing with the expedition ahead.
Day 4
Day 3: Trek to Base Camp
The walk to the base camp involves descend to the confluence of Son Gad & Chaiyaan Gad rivers. It goes all the way up to the Base Camp.
Day 5
Day 4: Acclimatization at base camp
The day will be spent in sorting our climbing gear and to acclimatize with climatic situation before proceeding ahead.
Day 6
Day 5: Base camp to Camp 1 and Return to Base Camp
As part of the acclimatization exercise, we will proceed to Camp 1 with all the gear with us, the gear will be kept at camp 1 and we will return to the base camp.
Day 7
Day 6: Rest Day at Base Camp
This day will be the rest at the base camp fort adaptability before our ascend to the expedition for further adventure.
Day 8
Day 7: Return to camp 1
We will start with the movement to Camp1, we will be staying overnight at the camp1 site.
Day 9
Day 8: Rest at camp 1
There will be the rest day at the camp1 as part of the further acclimatization exercise.
Day 10
Day 9: Acclimatization at camp 1
We will be doing a hiking to the next site on the altitude and then make a return to the camp1.
Day 11
Day 10: Camp 1 to Summit Camp
We will take the trek to the Summit camp which is located at the height of 16994 ft.
Day 12
Day 11: Rest Day at Summit Camp
This will be the rest day at the Summit camp where we will sort out all our equipment before the ascend ahead.
Day 13
Day 12: Summit Day
This will be the main eventful day when we will be climbing to our main Summit, enjoy our stay there and return back to the summit camp.
Day 14
Day 13: Contingency Day
This day will be marked by the best summit experience for the entire group.
Day 15
Day 14: Summit to Base Camp
So, after our summit conquest we will make the descend to the base camp.
Day 16
Day 15: Base Camp to Forest camp
From the base camp we will follow our way down to the forest camp.
Day 17
Day 16: Forest camp to Sukhi
From forest camp we will be moving to Sukhi for our return journey to Uttarkashi.
Day 18
Day 17: Sukhi to Uttarkashi
The route to Uttarkashi from Sukhi will be a 7-hour drive after the descend to Sukhi.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●All accommodations on the trek will be on twin sharing basis in Tents or a budget hotel.
- ●A certified Expedition Leader and a professional guide, will be on your expedition course. The team has experience and expertise for any emergency situation.
- ●A team of an experienced Cook, Camp Staff, Porters/Mules will accompany you for all the arrangements on the Expedition.
- ●All Meals on the Trek will be cooked by our high-altitude chefs.
- ●All the camping equipment will be provided by the company on site.
- ●Safety Equipment including medical kit, Oxygen Cylinder, Oximeter, Crampons, Gaiters, Ropes and other equipment will be provided by us. It is advisable to bring your own sleeping bags if possible.
- ●Only for Indian Clients, All the applicable trekking permits, Camping Charges, Forest Entry Fee, etc. will be paid by us. Foreigners have to pay these charges if not mentioned. IMF fee and Liaison officer included.
- ●This experience will be one such that you will cherish it for the long time and remember it always.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●The goods and services tax are not included in the price mentioned with the
- ●Your Rucksack, personal clothing, shoes, trek poles, and other personal trek
- ●Travel Insurance is not included in this package. It is recommended to have
- ●Any personal expenses incurred (Laundry, Bottled Water, Beverages, Snacks, O
- ●Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, bad wea
- ●Anything not mentioned in Inclusions of the package.
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
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Max Altitude
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Distance
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WIMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WIMRS Level Required
WIMRS 7
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WIMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
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Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized 8k+ peak expeditions.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15+ adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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